Cindi Thompson
Decaturville,TN
Summary
Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Kirkland Cancer Center
09.2018 - Current
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
RN Case Manager
EasterSeals Of Tennessee
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN
West TN Surgery Center
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Cardiac RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
12.2010 - 08.2015
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSkills
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Infusion Medication Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Chemotherapy and Infusion
- IV Infusion Treatments
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Kirkland Cancer Center
09.2018 - Current
RN Case Manager
EasterSeals Of Tennessee
03.2017 - 09.2018
RN
West TN Surgery Center
09.2013 - 03.2017
Cardiac RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
12.2010 - 08.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
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